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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,775.59, 17,630.15 and 7,186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,775.59, 17,630.15 and 7,186.59 is: 9,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,775.59 : 17,630.15 = 7,186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,775.59/17,630.15 = 7,186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,775.59x = 17,630.15 × 7,186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,775.59x = 126,700,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,700,623.76/12,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.40

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